Love

It's reveal day at Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps. 

Come and see what the designers have been creating.

Stamp: Fall Asleep FF0160

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Time to reflect

It's time for another CHF challenge and this week Michele has asked us to use a die cut on our cards.

I really love the Backgrounder rubber stamps - there are so many possibilities when using these stamps.

I created the background for my card using the Gingham Backgrounder.   Seeking a distressed look, I inked the stamp with Ranger Wild Honey and Rusty Hinge Distress Inks.  I then stamped several clocks from A Time to Stamp  in black ink.  Wanted a more distressed look, I then crinkled the paper and ran the Rusty Hinge ink pad over the crinkled areas.  I then tore the edges and inked the torn edges of the paper with Rusty Hinge and Walnut Ink. 

Because the white card was just too stark, I also inked it with Walnut Ink before adding my torn elements.

Using Spellbinders dies, I die cut white and orange cardstock.  Time was stamped on white cardstock and the die was inked with Ranger Walnut Ink before adding to it's larger mate.  "to reflect" was also stamped on white cardstock and inked before matting with cardstock.  Both elements were added to the ard with foam adhesives for some dimenstion.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Stamps: CHF
Ink: Ranger
Dies: Spellbinders

Happy Birthday

It's reveal day at Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps.  Come and see what the designers have been creating.

I used the Spring Flourished Ovals Clear Stamps and Flourished Oval Die.  

Thanks for stopping by today.

Scor-pal blog post

I hope you've been checking out the amazing projects this week created by the Scor-pal design team.   We had the pleasure of working with papers from Simple Stories this month.

Here's a sneak peak of my project that's posted on the Scor-pal Blog today.



To see the full project go to the Scor-pal Blog.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Happy Valentine's Day

I have another card posted on the Classy Cards n Such blog today and I used this awesome  Flower Corner 1 embossing folder from Nellie Snellin.  This embossing folder is just the right size for the cards I create, being almost 6" tall.  It is very detailed and lends itself to so many possibilities.  

The sentiment is from the Hugs & Kisses stamp set by Justrite Stampers and I stamped it directly on the card front.  This 25 piece stamp set is full of sentiments that you can use time and again.

I chose to "color" the flowers with Twinkling H2Os in the following colors:
Spanish Moss, Ice, Hunter Gray, Spiced Pumpkin, and Bolivian Blue

Using a Tim Holtz Water Brush, I picked up the colors and painted my flowers.   Some flowers were painted inside the embossed areas and some were painted along the embossed areas. 

Once I finished painting, I inked around the piece, then matted it with brown cardstock.  I used  Joy Foam Adhesives to add some dimension to the card.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Bazzill

Embossing Folder:  Nellie Snellen

Stamp: Justrite Stampers

Coloring Medium: Twinkling H2Os



I Love U

With all the fun surrounding CHA, I completely forgot to post this card.  It was posted on the Classy Cards n Such blog last week.

I used beautiful papers from Trimcraft's Love Letters 6" x 6" paper pad, matting each with brown cardstock.  Doodlebug makes some awesome Doodle Twine that coordinated perfectly with this paper line so I wrapped it around the left side of the card.

Several sheets of paper contained postage stamp alphabet letters, so I cut them apart to spell "I love U" which I also matted with brown cardstock and adhered to the front of the card.  

Joy Foam Adhesives were used under the letters "I" and "U" to add a little more dimension.

Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to check out the Store to pick up all the products I used on this card.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill

Pattern paper:  Trimcraft

Twine: Doodlebug

Beautiful

Cornish Heritage Farms has some amazing stamps. If you've not visited the Store in awhile, you are in for a treat!  I love the red rubber stamps and there are so many digis to work with.

Using the Gingham Backgrounder, I inked it with Ranger Walnut Distress Ink.  The Backgrounder stamps are perfect for covering the front of cards and since I love creating larger cards, the Backgrounder stamps make it so easy.  I was going for a distressed look so portions of the card were not inked.

Onto pink cardstock, I stamped several stamps from Ornamental Beauty in Walnut Ink as well as inked the edges.  The sentiment was added with foam adhesives for dimension.  I used Zig's Wink of Stella pens to add a little glitter to the corner pieces.  A few pearls softened the card somewhat.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill

Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink: Ranger Distress Ink

Pearls: Want2scrap

Markers: Zig

Sending Love To You

A blog post last week for Classy Cards n Such.

The Store  has some awesome products and I used this  Ladies & Gents Trendsetters pattern paper by Webster's pages.  I love the look of the cups and roses layered together in the corner.

I did trim the paper slightly to fit my card front, then  inked the edges with black ink and matted it with black cardstock before adhering it to the card.  I stamped both sentiments from Justrite Stampers Hugs & Kisses stamp set.  This stamp set has tons of options.  The upper sentiment was cut to fit within the Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two die and I placed Joy Foam Adhesives  under it to help it stand out.

Using Romantic Rectangles, I placed it to the left of the cups and added another sentiment from Justrite Stampers Hugs & Kisses stamp set.  After stamping  "Happy Valentine's Day", I cut the words apart so I could fit them within the rectangle.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Bazzill

Pattern paper: Webster's Pages

Stamps:  Justrite Stampers

Dies: Spellbinders

Ink: Clearsnap

Prickley Pear Blog Hop

Prickley Pear is having a post-CHA blog hop and you are all invited.  Stop by the Designer's blogs below and leave a comment for your chance to win a new stamp set from Prickley Pear.

This stamp set is one of the new ones coming out.  There are 4 different crosses, 2 small elements and 7 coordinating phrases which are perfect for Baptism and Christening. 



The coordinating cross die is awesome too.  Just die cut the cardstock, then line up your stamp on the die cut for a perfect image every time.

In addition to the cross die, there is a smaller die (shown above) which coordinates with this set and can be used in so many different ways.

Remember, there will be a winner from this blog hop so be sure to stop by each of the Designer's blogs:

Heidi Erickson - http://stampshoppecreations.blogspot.com/

 

Jenn Cochran - http://jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com/

 

Jessica Pascarella - http://kissinkrafts.blogspot.com/

 

Kina Nunziante – http://kinastamproom.blogspot.com/

 

Lucy Chesna - http://scrapperqueen.blogspot.com/

 

Michelle Pearson – http://inspirationblooms.blogspot.com/

 

Steph Ackerman - http://stephaniescraps.blogspot.com/    HERE

 

Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps - http://prickleypearrubberstamps.blogspot.com/


Thanks for stopping by.

Supplies:
Stamps, dies: the Prickley Pear
Cardstock:  Bazzill, MyMinds Eye
Ink: Memento
Ribbon:  Stampin Up
Markers: Zig

 

 

 

Sending Hugs

It's a new challenge at Cornish Heritage Farms  and Kristine has asked us to create a project based on a sketch:



I used the Daisy Trio Digital Stamp which I lightly colored with Zig markers. The sentiment is from Clearsnap's line of Designer Foils plus Art Institute Glitter.

Don't forget to stop by everyone's blog today for more inspiration.

 

Cornish Heritage Farms Blog

Anne

Cindy

Frances

Kristine

Michelle

Thanks for stopping by.


Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Stamp: Cornish Heritage Farms
Markers: Zig
Sentiment: Clearsnap

Prickley Pear Blog Hop

Hello from CHA.  This is my first time at Winter CHA and I have been having so much fun meeting up with crafty friends and finding new ones.   The only problem is that it's colder here in Anaheim, California than it is in New York - so not fair!!!

Today the Prickley Pear design team has coordinated a blog hop and we are showcasing their newest stamps which are debuting at CHA.  

These 2 projects use the same awesome rabbit stamp with very different results. 

 


This next project is a candy bag that I created with  my Cricut Expression.    The rabbit was stamped on white cardstock and cut out. 

We will be giving away a prize to a random commenter each day, so please visit each of the designer's blogs and comment on each post.  Then head back to the Prickley Pear blog  and leave a comment there.

 

Heidi Erickson - http://stampshoppecreations.blogspot.com/

 

Jenn Cochran - http://jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com/

 

Jessica Pascarella - http://kissinkrafts.blogspot.com/

 

Kina Nunziante – http://kinastamproom.blogspot.com/

 

Lucy Chesna - http://scrapperqueen.blogspot.com/

 

Michelle Pearson – http://inspirationblooms.blogspot.com/

 

Steph Ackerman - http://stephaniescraps.blogspot.com/    HERE

 

Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps - http://prickleypearrubberstamps.blogspot.com/


Thanks for stopping by.

 

Prickley Pear Blog Hop

Hello from CHA.  This is my first time at Winter CHA and I have been having so much fun meeting up with crafty friends and finding new ones.   The only problem is that it's colder here in Anaheim, California than it is in New York - so not fair!!!

Today the Prickley Pear design team has coordinated a blog hop and we are showcasing their newest stamps which are debuting at CHA.   I'm using 2 new of the  newest stamps.

I stamped the loving couple and colored them with Zig markers.  The sentiment is a perfect match and I love the way the couple fits with the sentiment. 

We will be giving away a prize to a random commenter each day, so please visit each of the designer's blogs and comment on each post.  Then head back to the Prickley Pear blog  and leave a comment there.

 

 

 

Heidi Erickson - http://stampshoppecreations.blogspot.com/

 

Jenn Cochran - http://jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com/

 

Jessica Pascarella - http://kissinkrafts.blogspot.com/

 

Kina Nunziante – http://kinastamproom.blogspot.com/

 

Lucy Chesna - http://scrapperqueen.blogspot.com/

 

Michelle Pearson – http://inspirationblooms.blogspot.com/

 

Steph Ackerman - http://stephaniescraps.blogspot.com/  HERE

 

Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps - http://prickleypearrubberstamps.blogspot.com/

Thanks for visiting today. 
And don't forget to come back tomorrow for some new designs.




 

 

Celebrate

This is today's post at the Rubber Buggy.   I've used Little Tilda from the Little Christmas Collection a number of times,  but knew I could do so much more with her, so I thought I'd create a birthday card.

I embossed the background with the Happy Birthday Cuttlebug embossing folder, then added a large circle on top.  I colored her with Copic Markers and added a little glitter to her wings. 

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug
Markers: Copic Markers
Stamp: Magnolia, Stampavie

Happy Birthday

I've got another card up today on the Classy Cards n Such blog. 

I started with some beautiful papers from Webster's Pages.  The sentiment is from Justrite Stampers Spring Words. This stamp set consists of 20 detailed stamps that can be used for so many different projects and is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. I stamped the sentiment on a left over scrap of paper from Webster's Pages. 

The Posy Patch Garden Delights stamp set by Heartfelt Creations is a pre-cut stamp set consisting of three beautifully detailed stamps. I chose the watering can with Posies, coloring it with Copic Markers, then  I carefully cut it out.  Needing to place a mat behind my stamped image, I selected one of Spellbinder's dies, Labels Eighteen, die cutting the largest die from a beautiful piece of Super Gold Metallic paper and a smaller die from brown cardstock.  The image was then added to the card with Joy Foam Adhesives for dimension.

Check out all the products Bev sells at Classy Cards n Such. She has some beautiful products in stock.

Supplies:
Cardstock:  Bazzill
Pattern paper:  Webster's Pages
Dies: Spellbinders
Stamps: Heartfelt Creations
Ink: Memento
Markers: Copic Markers

You are missed

This week's challenge at Cornish Heritage Farms  is to use a Thomas Kinkade stamp.

The details are amazing on these stamps.  I used Skater's Pond, choosing to stamp it in black on blue cardstock.  I found it's easy to get the best results if you use a very wet ink pad.  I used Clearsnap's Chalk Ink,  which is a rich, moist ink.  Positioning the cardstock on top of the inked stamp and applying even pressure afforded me this awesome look.  I love the shadow effect I was able to achieve.

 

 

To add a touch of color, I used Smooch Ink in the windows and the lamp post.  To add a little glitter, I used Smooch Glitz on the pond and in the trees.

 

Don't forget to stop by everyone's blog to see what they've done with this week's Thomas Kinkade stamps.

 

 

Cornish Heritage Farms Blog

Anne

Cindy

Frances

Kristine

Michelle

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill

Stamp: Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink: Clearsnap

Glitter: Clearsnap

 

 



Scrappin Stuff projects

Just wanted to post some of my DT work for Scrappin Sports Stuff.  Detailed instructions and product lists can be found by clicking the links for each project.

 Lacrosse Layout

Soccer mini album

Lacrosse layout

Coach Card

JV Football

Thanks for stopping by today.

Christmas Wishes

This is my post today at Magnolia Candy Cane is perfect to use for Christmas Cards. Check out all the fabulous stamps (and other products) available at the rubber buggy.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Cardstock: Bazzill

Pattern paper: Magnolia

Stamp: Magnolia, Cornish Heritage Farms

Markers: Copic Markers

 

Wishing you peace and joy

Happy New Year.

This 3D window pane set from  Globecraft Memories is awesome.  2 layers of panes can be added together to create an amazing effect.

I used Mardi Gras Embossing Powder on the bottom frame and Poodle Skirt Embossing Powder on the top frame, coating each piece twice. 

I adhered the two pieces together with The Best Glue Ever from Scraperfect and used alligator clips to hold the pieces together.

While waiting for the pieces to adhere, I die cut two sizes of a candle scene using my Cricut Expression and A Quilted Christmas Cartridge.  Placing the windows atop my candles, I was able to determine exactly where I wanted the window panes to sit.

 

 

 

 

After creating my card, I stamped a sweet sentiment on cardstock and place it on the card before adding the window.  I used The Best Glue Ever  to adhere the window to the card.   I added some Gold Stickles on the tops of the candles so they appear to glow through the window panes.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

Supplies:

Adhesive: Scraperfect
Globecraft Memories - Bookboard, Enamel Powders

Cardstock, pattern paper:  DCWV

Stamp: Hampton Arts

Ink: Clearsnap

Stickles: Ranger

 

 

 

Beauty...

Happy New Year!!!!

It's challenge time again at CHF and we've been challenged to create a card without using red and green.  Since we are beginning a new year, I thought pink and brown would be a nice combination to start the new year.

I created a background for my card using the Gingham Backgrounder.  This stamp is large enough to cover the entire front of a 5" x 6" card, or you can ink up the stamp and use a part of it as I did here.  I wanted the sentiment to stand out by not covering the entire card front.

 

The elements are from the Ornamental Beauty stamp set.  I stamped the large flower twice, inked the bottom layer with Walnut Ink and the top layer with Antique Linen.  I die cut a circle of pink for the top, then die cut 2 sentiment from this set to add on top.  The top sentiment was added with foam adhesives for dimension.

 

Don't forget to stop by everyone's blogs for more inspiration as we head into 2013.

 

Cornish Heritage Farms Blog

Anne

Cindy

Frances

Kristine

Michelle

 

Thanks for stopping by today.